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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for proof

Noun

1. proof, cogent evidence, evidence, grounds
usage: any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it"
2. proof, argument, statement
usage: a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
3. proof, measure, quantity, amount
usage: a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
4. proof, test copy, trial impression, impression, printing
usage: (printing) an impression made to check for errors
5. proof, photographic print, print
usage: a trial photographic print from a negative
6. validation, proof, substantiation, determination, finding
usage: the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

Verb

1. proof, produce, make, create
usage: make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
2. proof, knead, work
usage: knead to reach proper lightness; "proof dough"
3. proofread, proof, see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
usage: read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
4. proof, change, alter, modify
usage: activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk; "proof yeast"
5. proof, strengthen
usage: make resistant to water, sound, errors, etc.; "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"

Adjective

1. proof(predicate), impervious (vs. pervious), imperviable
usage: (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand; "temptation-proof"; "childproof locks"
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